Manuscript ID: JOSTA-202603-FED6
Article Title: A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Rootstocks in Fruit Crops: Effects on Fruit Quality, Bearing Behavior, and Scion-Rootstock Interactions
Double-anonymous review Accepted| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Editorial Screening | Completed |
| External Reviewers | 2 |
| Review Rounds | 1 |
| Revision Type | Minor Revision |
| Final Decision | Accepted |
| Acceptance Date | 06 April 2026 |
11 March 2026
Manuscript submitted through the JOSTA submission portal.
15 March 2026
Manuscript passed preliminary editorial checks.
25 March 2026
Two independent reviewers accepted the review assignment.
30 March 2026
Reviewers recommended publication following minor revision.
03 April 2026
Authors submitted a revised version addressing reviewer concerns.
06 April 2026
Accepted for publication.
Reviewer concerns are summarised by category. Specific comments and author responses are confidential.
| Category | Nature of Concern | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarly Rigour | Depth of critical analysis, synthesis of literature, and identification of research gaps | ✓ Addressed |
| Scope & Focus | Clarity of study objectives and justification of scientific contribution | ✓ Addressed |
| Literature Coverage | Quality, variability, and limitations of evaluated sources | ✓ Addressed |
| Discussion | Breadth of interpretation across crop-specific and environmental contexts | ✓ Addressed |
| Conclusions | Alignment of conclusions with presented evidence and comparative findings | ✓ Addressed |
| Originality | Incorporation of emerging perspectives and future research directions | ✓ Addressed |
| Language & Clarity | Grammar, readability, and overall manuscript expression | ✓ Addressed |
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